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Can genetic modification save the US citrus industry?

Citrus Feb. 16, 2019



US citrus is being devastated by disease — will consumers be willing to accept GM citrus and so save the industry?

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Discovery of pigment in mandarins that helps reduce body fat

Citrus Feb. 15, 2019



Valencian researchers have discovered a pigment, present in mandarins and a few other fruits, that helps reduce body fat by 30%.

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Dangerous bee virus might be innocent bystander

Flowering, thinning & PGRs Feb. 15, 2019



Beekeepers urged to rethink fears around deadly virus.

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Mainland cherry growers' triumph in China

Cherries Feb. 14, 2019



Cherry growers from the Australian mainland have completed their first full season of trade via airfreight with China since being granted market access.

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Dual action weapon targets citrus pests

Citrus Insect & mite control Feb. 11, 2019



Citrus growers have a new, dual action weapon against key sucking pests that is setting a new benchmark for rapid control, extended protection and fruit marketability compared with other standard industry alternatives.

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Specialty Queen Garnet plums offer IBD hope

Stone Fruit Feb. 10, 2019



The producers of the Queen Garnet plum say new research shows the plum's high antioxidant content may provide relief for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

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Getting a sweet return on mangoes

Mangoes Feb. 10, 2019



A suite of five ACIAR small research activities (SRAs) is bringing together mango supply chain stakeholders and researchers from seven countries in a mango agribusiness program designed to understand the lucrative Chinese mango market and improve livelihoods for smallholder mango producers.

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Almonds rebound strongly ahead of 2019 harvest

Almonds Feb. 9, 2019



INVESTING in frost fans and the use of high-tech water management systems has made for a favourable almond growing season.

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TriCal Australia acquires A-Gas Rural

Nuts Establishment & maintenance Feb. 7, 2019



the TriCal Group has acquired A-Gas Rural and we will now be known as TriCal Australia Pty. Limited.

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Market access for Aussie walnuts to India

Nuts Marketing & export Feb. 6, 2019



Australia’s walnut growers now have access to India and its 1.4 billion people.

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Australian avocado industry responds to reports that demand is declining

Avocado Feb. 3, 2019



Avocados Australia says there is no evidence of a reduced demand trend, rather it has been increasing year by year.

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Australian citrus sees opportunity in Vietnam

Citrus Jan. 31, 2019



Trade figures for Australian citrus exports have shown preference in Vietnam for larger fruit.

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Australian laboratory loses international accreditation for sensory testing

Olives Jan. 30, 2019



Australian olive oil growers must look further afield for official Extra Virgin certification if they require it this year. The only tasting panel in Australasia trained in International Olive Council (IOC) procedures which has been used to certify olive oils as extra virgin has not been recognised by the international body in 2019.

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Orchards get sun smart in record heatwave

Pome fruit Jan. 30, 2019



With temperatures soaring well above 40 degrees around Australia, the recent heatwave has once again raised the issue of sun protection for fruit. Options include everything from spray-on sun protection products, to shade netting, to overhead misting and sprinkler systems to bring orchard temperatures down.

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Antico International's first year of air shipment into China proves successful

Cherries Marketing & export Jan. 30, 2019



Antico International says it was an exciting development for the country to be able export cherries from the Australian mainland directly into the Chinese market by air for the first time.

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